The building was originally a gymnasium that was built in 1894, the interior part by Antonín Holeček  from  Jičín and the exterior according to the design by Jan Vejrych. The gym was used as a theatre hall as well.

The building was converted into a theatre in 1925 by the firm Nekvasil according to the design by architect  Čeňek Musil from Jičín. The theatre is a detached building with separate entrances. There was a gymnasium, restaurant, flat and  office in the extension by the theatre.